The Cutest Labubu Cake Inspired by the Viral Labubu Doll

Last Updated on June 17, 2025 by Simon

If you’ve been swept up by the Labubu doll craze (yes, those mischievous little figures with expressive eyes and quirky ears), then the Labubu Cake might be your next obsession. This recipe brings the cuteness of Labubu into the kitchen, combining playful presentation with moist, flavorful cake layers. Whether you’re baking it for a themed party, sharing on social media, or just indulging your inner collector, this dessert feels like it jumped right out of a toy shelf and into your oven.

This Labubu Cake is perfect for birthdays, doll fan meetups, or cozy weekends when you want a slice of joy with your tea. It’s an aesthetic showstopper with a rich vanilla or chocolate base, smooth pastel frosting, and, of course, Labubu’s signature features hand-piped or molded on top. But beyond the looks, it’s also a deliciously soft cake with just the right amount of sweetness and a hint of nostalgia.

Why This Labubu Cake Recipe Stands Out

This Labubu Cake recipe works because it taps into more than just flavor, it’s an experience. It’s playful, creative, and brings a burst of fun to baking without sacrificing quality. The base cake is versatile: light and fluffy vanilla or moist chocolate depending on your mood. But it’s the decorating process where this cake really comes to life. Think of it as edible fan art, joyful, whimsical, and endlessly customizable.

You don’t need pro baking skills to pull this off. The cake itself comes together in one bowl and the buttercream can be tinted in any color to match your favorite Labubu version. You can pipe little ears, use fondant for expressive eyes, or keep things simple with a Labubu-themed cake topper.

Customization ideas:

• Color Match the Doll: Use food gel to match your cake colors to your favorite Labubu figure
• Add Layers: Make it a two-tier celebration cake for special occasions
• Mini Labubu Cupcakes: Use the same batter for themed cupcakes, great for parties or gifting
• Flavor Variations: Try matcha, strawberry, or cookies-and-cream for fun twists on the base flavor

This Labubu Cake isn’t just trendy, it’s also a great way to involve kids, tap into your creative side, and make something that looks as good as it tastes.

Meet the Labubu Cake

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Recipe by Simon

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Difficulty: Medium

Servings

10

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

30

minutes

Calories

420

kcal

Bring your favorite quirky doll to life in cake form with this adorable and customizable Labubu Cake. Moist, fluffy, and made for decorating.

Ingredients

• For the Cake

• 2 1/2 cups 2 1/2 all-purpose flour

• 2 1/2 tsp 2 1/2 baking powder

• 1/2 tsp 1/2 salt

• 3/4 cup 3/4 unsalted butter (room temp)

• 1 3/4 cup 1 3/4 granulated sugar

• 4 large 4 eggs

• 1 tbsp 1 vanilla extract

• 1 cup 1 whole milk

• For the Buttercream Frosting

• 1 cup 1 unsalted butter

• 4 cups 4 powdered sugar

• 2 tbsp 2 milk

• 1 tsp 1 vanilla extract

• Food coloring gel (as desired)

Directions

• Preheat oven to 175°C and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
• In a bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add eggs one by one, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
• Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
• Divide batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
• Let cakes cool completely. Level if needed.
• For frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Color as desired.
• Frost your cake and decorate with Labubu features using a piping bag or fondant shapes.

Notes

• Make the cakes a day ahead and store in the fridge for easier decorating.
• Chill your frosting before detailed piping work for better control.

Nutrition Facts

• Fat: 22g
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Sugar: 38g
• Protein: 4g

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My Top Tips for a Perfect Labubu Cake

Here’s how to make sure your Cake is both delicious and Instagram-worthy:

• 1. Use gel food coloring: Liquid coloring can thin out your frosting. Gel colors give you vibrant results with no compromise on texture.
• 2. Freeze cake layers before decorating: A quick freeze (15 to 20 minutes) makes them easier to level and frost cleanly, especially when you’re adding detailed decorations.
• 3. Sketch your Labubu face before you pipe: Even a rough guide on parchment paper helps make your design more consistent, especially if you’re nervous about symmetry.
• 4. Use a small round tip for details: Whether you’re piping eyes, teeth, or outlines, a small piping tip gives you better control over Labubu’s features.
• 5. Don’t overmix the batter: Overmixing leads to dense cake. Mix until just combined to keep the texture light and tender.

Fun Variants of the Cake

1. Chocolate Labubu Cake

Swap the vanilla sponge for a rich chocolate base made with cocoa powder or melted dark chocolate. The deep flavor adds sophistication and contrasts beautifully with bright or pastel frosting colors. It’s perfect if you want a slightly more decadent version of the classic Labubu Cake.

2. Strawberry Labubu Shortcake

This one is a fresh take, light sponge layers filled with whipped cream and sliced strawberries, then decorated in Labubu style. It feels airy, fruity, and looks extra playful with pink-toned cream. Ideal for spring parties or anyone who prefers a lighter cake.

3. Matcha Labubu Cake

Green tea fans, this one’s for you. Add culinary matcha powder to your batter and frosting to create a Labubu cake with an earthy flavor and a cool green tone. It’s a fun nod to Labubu’s mythical forest creature vibe.

4. No-Bake Labubu Icebox Cake

If you’re short on time or baking isn’t your thing, this layered icebox cake version is a game-changer. Use chocolate cookies or graham crackers layered with whipped cream and color-tinted cream cheese. Top with Labubu designs made from fondant or chocolate transfers.

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The Final Slice: Why Labubu Cake Is Worth Making

Whether you’re a fan of the doll or just love whimsical baking projects, the Labubu Cake brings charm and creativity into your kitchen. It’s a sweet, joyful reminder that food can be fun and delicious too. The best part? No two Labubu Cakes are the same. You get to put your spin on it, from flavor to facial expression.

This is more than a cake, it’s a conversation piece. Perfect for birthdays, social media content, themed parties, or just because. If you’re someone who enjoys pop culture-inspired desserts, I also recommend trying my Butterfinger Balls Recipe or Cherries in the Snow Recipe, both delightful projects in the same creative spirit.

So grab your spatula, channel your inner artist, and bake a cake that’s as mischievous and lovable as Labubu himself.